Registered Nurse; RN Waypoint
Listed on 2026-05-17
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Education / Teaching
Registered Nurse (RN) Waypoint
Cape Cod Collaborative Waypoint Academy - Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Job DetailsJob : 5641109
Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,678 – $92,283 Per Year
Job DescriptionOverview
The Cape Cod Collaborative is an educational organization providing a full range of instructional and support services to the students, parents and public school staff of our 20 member districts, whose needs are best addressed through a multi-district effort. Our student services include alternative education programs for low incident, special needs populations; programs for the multi-handicapped; therapy and services for students requiring specialized support;
and a full range of transportation services for both the special needs and general education population. We coordinate collegial sharing opportunities for various professional groups, conduct executive searches and offer a wide range of professional development and training opportunities for the educators and support personnel of our member districts.
About Waypoint Academy
Waypoint Academy is a therapeutic public day school operated by the Cape Cod Collaborative, serving middle and high school students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The program emphasizes individualized support, therapeutic interventions, and academic growth in a structured, supportive environment.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of students and staff at Waypoint Academy. This position requires a compassionate, organized, and proactive professional who can manage daily health needs, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with educational and clinical teams to promote a safe and healthy school environment.
Performance Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to students, including medication administration, first aid, and chronic condition management.
- Maintain accurate health records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitor student health status and communicate with families, staff, and outside providers as needed.
- Collaborate with the therapeutic and educational teams to support students' IEP health-related goals.
- Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts as part of the school's behavioral support team.
- Ensure compliance with immunization and health screening requirements.
- Develop and implement health care plans for students with medical needs.
- Provide health education and wellness promotion to students and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards of practice.
- MA DESE School Nurse License
- Current Massachusetts RN license required.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational or therapeutic settings preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of behavioral health and trauma-informed care preferred.
Reports to
:
Waypoint Director
Location
:
South Yarmouth
Salary
: $60,678 – $92,283 Per Year
Benefits
:
Comprehensive benefits package.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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